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Tips For Managing Your Mood During The Seasonal Change

This is a guest post written by Lois ( lifeasloismay)

The holidays can be a challenging and difficult time for
certain people, mentally. With the seasonal change, days changing to night
earlier than normal, strain on money and colder evenings, people are bound to
have a lower mood than usual. During this time of year I see my mental health
plummet more so than usual and see it in others as well so felt the need to
talk about managing mood during the seasonal change.

I like to talk about mental health and wellbeing a lot on
my blog and felt the need to approach this as the end of summer is looming. It
is important to look after yourself.

Taking care of your emotions is just as important as taking
care of your physical and mental health. Mental health and emotional support
can be pushed to the side at a time of most importance. Here are some of the
ways, which I try to focus on maintaining a healthy emotional and mental health
support for myself in the colder months, which help improve my state of mind.

Self-care

Regardless of whatever time of the year it is self-care is
extremely important for anybody. During the holidays people tend to have more
plans than normal and it can be a busy time. Overworking can sometimes overrule
self-care and ultimately this can be neglected after a while. Even just taking
half an hour out of your day to wind down and focus on yourself amongst the
hustle of the colder seasons.

Ask for help from your supports

No-one should go through struggles alone. A lot of people
tend to hide away their mental health issues from family and friends when it
can sometimes be the worst thing to do. It can be forgotten what support is
there to choose to reach out to when needed. It is there. Sometimes it can make
people feel lonelier the busier the environment, however use it to your
advantage and reach out to people if necessary.

Beating the Winter
Woes | Making your environment warmer

Depending on where you spend most of your time doing
things, creating an environment that is inviting and warm would be an
improvement for your moods. Adding little pieces to your room of choice - perhaps
a bedroom, can make your environment more inviting. Fairy lights, candles,
scented candles, plants, new storage, something to boost your mood.

Taking care of your emotional state is not always looked
upon as a priority. At the time of most importance mental health can be pushed
to the side but shouldn’t be. Taking time out of your day to focus on yourself is
necessary whatever the season.